TOPIK II Idiom:'시치미를 떼다'

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Idioms are unique expressions that offer a deeper understanding of the charm of a language. They make everyday conversations more natural and vivid.  

Learning idioms is an exciting journey, and it greatly helps in understanding the culture and mindset of native speakers. Keep practicing and try creating your own example sentences.  

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The idiom **시치미를 떼다 (to feign ignorance)** 

is used to describe someone denying knowledge of something or pretending not to know about something they’ve done. 

Originally, *시치미* referred to a tag attached to a falcon to identify its owner, and the phrase came from the act of removing this tag to claim someone else's falcon. 

Nowadays, it’s used when someone avoids responsibility or denies wrongdoing by pretending ignorance.

Example Sentences:

- 그는 어제 잃어버린 물건에 대해 시치미를 떼고 아무 일도 없었다는 듯 행동했다.  

- He acted as if nothing had happened, pretending not to know about the lost item.  

- 너 정말 시치미를 떼도 소용없어, 다 알고 있어!

- It's no use feigning ignorance—I already know everything!

Learning this idiom can make your everyday conversations richer and more natural.